Year 336 Post-Collision – Day 36-49: Preparation
Sunny spent two weeks preparing to potentially die.
It was a strange kind of preparation. Not just physical—gathering magic stones from defeated spawns, convincing Elena to part with the village's meager supply of mana crystals, having Burgundy's scouts collect specific herbs that supposedly helped with magical circulation.
But also mental.
Because this synthesis wasn't just about combining abilities. It was about fundamentally rewriting how his Archive worked. Making it not just a recorder of stolen concepts, but an active system. Something that could analyze, synthesize, and grow autonomously.
For that, he needed to understand what he was building.
So Sunny did what he always did when he needed to learn: he dove into his memories.
Day 38 – Kingdom Analysis
Sunny sat in the Lord's Hall—still weird to call it that—with his eyes closed, diving deep into his Media Catalog. The Archive projected his memories into immersive replay, letting him experience them again with perfect clarity.
Show me kingdoms, he thought. Successful ones. Failed ones. How they were built. How they were sustained.
[ACCESSING MEDIA CATALOG]
[CATEGORY: KINGDOM BUILDING / GOVERNANCE / POWER STRUCTURES]
[ANIME/MANGA RESULTS: 847]
[FILTERING FOR: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS]
[TOP SELECTIONS LOADING...]
The memories flooded through him:
MEMORY: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Sunny watched Rimuru build the Jura-Tempest Federation from nothing. Started with goblin villages, named monsters to make them stronger, created laws, established trade, attracted refugees. Every challenge solved through adaptation and synthesis.
But the key thing—the thing Sunny focused on—was Rimuru's Great Sage ability. An analytical skill that processed information constantly, ran simulations, provided optimal solutions. It made Rimuru's growth exponential because he wasn't just learning—he was understanding at a fundamental level.
That's what I need, Sunny thought. Not just recording powers. Understanding them. Being able to analyze, simulate, optimize.
The memory showed Rimuru absorbing enemies, gaining their skills, integrating them seamlessly. The Great Sage processed everything, cataloged it, made it useful.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: THIS IS THE TEMPLATE]
[AUTO-ANALYZER + SKILL ACQUISITION + SEAMLESS INTEGRATION]
[RIMURU'S SYSTEM IS WHAT YOU'RE TRYING TO BUILD]
[BUT ADAPTED TO YOUR SOVEREIGNTY/PRESSURE FRAMEWORK]
MEMORY: Overlord
Ainz Ooal Gown ruling Nazarick. Different approach—overwhelming power backing careful strategy. But what interested Sunny was the system underneath. Ainz had spells numbered in the hundreds, items beyond count, but more importantly: he had perfect recall of game mechanics, instant access to any skill, automatic threat assessment.
His magic system wasn't just powerful. It was organized. Cataloged. He could pull up any spell instantly because his character sheet was built for efficiency.
My Archive needs that, Sunny thought. Quick access. Instant synthesis options. No more struggling to remember what I can do.
The memory showed Ainz analyzing enemies mid-battle, adjusting tactics in real-time, pulling from his massive arsenal with perfect efficiency.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: ORGANIZATION PRIORITY]
[YOUR 10,000+ HOURS OF CONTENT IS USELESS IF YOU CAN'T ACCESS IT QUICKLY]
[AUTO-ANALYZER NEEDS INDEXING SYSTEM]
[SEARCHABLE, SORTABLE, INSTANTLY AVAILABLE]
MEMORY: Code Geass
Lelouch building his rebellion through strategy and the Geass of absolute obedience. The kingdom he created—the United Federation of Nations—wasn't built on power alone. It was built on systems. Alliances. Contracts. Leveraging every advantage.
But what struck Sunny was Lelouch's mind. The way he processed scenarios, ran through possibilities, planned ten steps ahead. Not a magical ability—just pure analytical thinking.
The Archive could do that, Sunny realized. Run simulations. Test synthesis combinations mentally before attempting them physically. Calculate success rates, debt costs, optimal approaches.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: SIMULATION CAPABILITY]
[THEORETICAL SYNTHESIS TESTING]
[BEFORE YOU NEARLY DIE ATTEMPTING IT]
[REVOLUTIONARY]
MEMORY: No Game No Life
Sora and Shiro, unbeatable gamers ruling Elkia through pure strategic genius. Their kingdom was built on understanding rules, exploiting systems, turning every interaction into a winnable game.
Sunny watched them analyze magic as if it were code. Break down complex spells into component parts. Rebuild them better. They didn't have overwhelming power—they had overwhelming understanding.
That's the key, Sunny thought. Not just collecting powers. Understanding their fundamental structure. Seeing the rules underneath.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS]
[DON'T JUST COPY ABILITIES]
[UNDERSTAND THEIR UNDERLYING LOGIC]
[THEN REBUILD THEM BETTER]
MEMORY: Dr. Stone
Senku rebuilding civilization from nothing through applied science. Not magic. Just systematic understanding of how things worked, combined with clever application.
The Kingdom of Science succeeded because Senku had a framework. Scientific method. Hypothesis, test, iterate. Every invention built on previous knowledge, each success making the next one easier.
My Archive is the same, Sunny realized. Each synthesis should make the next one easier. Each entry should build on previous ones. Exponential growth through compound understanding.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: COMPOUNDING KNOWLEDGE]
[ENTRIES SHOULDN'T BE ISOLATED]
[THEY SHOULD NETWORK]
[EACH CONNECTION MAKES ALL OTHERS STRONGER]
MEMORY: Log Horizon
Shiroe trapped in a game world, building a functioning society by understanding the system. He didn't have the strongest combat class. He had the best analytical mind. He saw patterns, exploited mechanics, turned knowledge into power.
The memory showed him creating the Round Table Alliance—a governing structure built entirely on understanding how the world's rules worked and bending them to purpose.
Rules can be bent, Sunny thought. If you understand them well enough. That's what synthesis is. Bending the rules of what's possible by understanding the space between real and fictional.
[ARCHIVE NOTE: RULE EXPLOITATION]
[YOUR CONTINUITY DEBT EXISTS BECAUSE YOU BREAK RULES]
[BUT UNDERSTANDING THE RULES LETS YOU BREAK THEM SAFELY]
[AUTO-ANALYZER SHOULD FIND SAFE EXPLOITS]
Day 42 – System Architecture
After a week of memory immersion, Sunny had a clearer picture of what he was trying to build:
SOVEREIGN'S ARCHIVE CORE
COMPONENT 1: ENHANCED MAGICAL CORE
Based on Rimuru's core evolution Stores magicules efficiently (target: 1,500+ capacity) Passive absorption from environment (+50-100/month) Links to Abyssal Sovereignty for pressure-to-magic conversion
COMPONENT 2: AUTO-ANALYZER
Based on Great Sage/Raphael functionality Runs constantly in background Analyzes synthesis possibilities automatically Calculates success rates, debt costs, optimal timing Indexes Media Catalog for instant access Simulates theoretical syntheses before attempting
COMPONENT 3: SKILL ACQUISITION FRAMEWORK
Based on Rimuru's absorption ability Converts defeated enemies into analyzable data Extracts skill concepts from real-world sources Integrates with existing entries seamlessly NO direct copying—understanding + adaptation only
COMPONENT 4: NETWORK INTEGRATION
Based on Dr. Stone's compound knowledge principle All entries link together Cross-referencing between abilities Synergy detection Emergent capabilities from combinations
COMPONENT 5: SOVEREIGN BINDING
Unique to Sunny's nature Links everything to his Abyssal Sovereignty core Uses pressure/claim mechanics instead of pure magic Makes system illegal but functional Reduces Continuity Debt through elegant design
Archive, can this actually work?
[THEORETICAL ANALYSIS: YES]
[PRACTICAL ANALYSIS: MAYBE]
[YOU'RE TRYING TO BUILD:]
[- A MAGICAL CORE THAT GROWS AUTOMATICALLY]
[- AN AI ASSISTANT THAT LIVES IN YOUR HEAD]
[- A SKILL LIBRARY WITH INSTANT ACCESS]
[- A SYNTHESIS SIMULATION SYSTEM]
[- ALL POWERED BY STOLEN DIVINE LAW AND FICTIONAL CONCEPTS]
[THIS SHOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE]
[BUT YOU'VE MADE IMPOSSIBLE THINGS BEFORE]
[ESTIMATED SUCCESS RATE: 54%]
[MAIN RISK: ARCHIVE CORRUPTION]
[IF THE AUTO-ANALYZER INTEGRATES WRONG, IT COULD BREAK YOUR ENTIRE POWER SYSTEM]
[YOU'D LOSE EVERYTHING]
But if it works?
[IF IT WORKS...]
[YOU BECOME A PERPETUAL GROWTH ENGINE]
[EVERY FIGHT MAKES YOU STRONGER]
[EVERY SYNTHESIS BECOMES EASIER]
[EVERY ENTRY COMPOUNDS WITH OTHERS]
[YOU'D BE UNSTOPPABLE]
[EVENTUALLY]
[ASSUMING YOU SURVIVE THE INITIAL SYNTHESIS]
Day 45 – The Leviathan's Input
Sunny sat on the beach where he'd first emerged, reaching for the distant connection to the Leviathan. It took longer now—she was far, deep, and the surface world dulled their bond.
But she answered.
"Small thing. You plan something dangerous."
"How did you know?"
"Your Continuity Debt has been fluctuating. Small spikes. You are testing syntheses in your mind, planning, preparing. I recognize the pattern." Her presence pulsed. "What are you attempting?"
"I'm upgrading my Archive. Making it... more. An auto-analyzer, enhanced core, skill acquisition system. All integrated. Like Great Sage from the slime anime, but built on sovereignty instead of magic."
Silence. Then:
"You are trying to make yourself into a system. Not just a user of power, but a self-improving framework."
"Yes."
"This is extraordinarily ambitious." Was that pride in her voice? "Also extraordinarily dangerous. If you fail, your Archive could collapse. You would lose not just your syntheses, but your ability to create new ones. You would be just a demigod child with an ant army. Still mine, but... diminished."
"I know the risks."
"Do you know the rewards?" Her presence intensified slightly. "If you succeed, you become something this world has never seen. A sovereign who grows through understanding rather than just claiming. A king who turns knowledge into power. You would be..." She paused. "...worthy of my claim. Truly worthy."
That hit harder than Sunny expected.
"You think I'm not worthy now?"
"You are becoming worthy. That is different." Her tone shifted, almost gentle. "I claimed you because you stole from me. Because you refused to disappear. But potential is not the same as realization. If you do this—if you succeed in creating your Sovereign's Archive Core—you will have realized what I saw in you. You will have become the impossible thing I bet on."
Sunny felt something tight in his chest. "And if I fail?"
"Then I will mourn you. Briefly. And move on. As I always have." No emotion. Just fact. "But I do not think you will fail. You are too stubborn. Too hungry. Too much like me."
"Not the most comforting pep talk."
"I am not here to comfort. I am here to witness." Her presence began to fade. "When you attempt this synthesis, I will be watching. I cannot help—the surface dulls my power too much. But I will see. And if you succeed, I will be proud."
She was gone before Sunny could respond.
He sat on the beach, feeling the weight of her attention, her expectation, her belief in his potential.
No pressure, he thought sarcastically.
[ARCHIVE RESPONSE]
[ACTUALLY: ALL THE PRESSURE]
[YOU'RE CLAIMED BY AN ANCIENT CALAMITY]
[PRESSURE IS THE POINT]
Day 49 – Final Preparations
The night before the synthesis attempt, Sunny gathered everyone important in the Lord's Hall.
Elena, Marcus, Roland, Nina, and Burgundy.
"Tomorrow," Sunny said, "I'm attempting something that might kill me."
"Again?" Marcus asked.
"It's becoming a pattern," Sunny admitted. "But this one's different. I'm not just creating a new entry. I'm upgrading my entire power system. If it works, I become exponentially stronger. If it doesn't..." He trailed off.
"You die," Elena finished. "Or worse."
"Or worse," Sunny confirmed.
"Why are you telling us?" Nina asked quietly.
"Because you deserve to know. And because if I die, someone needs to take care of Blackshore." He looked at Elena. "You were magistrate before I got here. You can do it again."
"The ants are bound to you," Burgundy interjected, his mental voice formal and concerned. "If you perish, my Lord, we may lose our names. Revert to base monsters. The village would lose its primary defense."
"Then don't let me die," Sunny said simply. "I'll be defenseless during the synthesis. If spawn come through, if something attacks—you hold. All of you."
"How long will this take?" Marcus asked.
"Hours. Maybe a day. I don't know." Sunny pulled out a piece of paper. "I wrote down everything I know about the synthesis. If something goes wrong—if I'm obviously dying—Elena, you read this. It has abort protocols. Ways to maybe save me."
"Maybe," Elena repeated.
"This is uncharted territory. Maybe is the best I have."
Roland had been quiet through all this. Now he spoke: "Boy. Why do this? You're already strong. Already a king. Why risk it all?"
Sunny thought about his answer carefully. "Because being strong enough and being strong are different things. Blackshore is tiny. Three square miles. Forty-nine people. Forty-seven ants. That's nothing. If Lord Castor decides we're a problem, he crushes us. If a real dungeon overflow happens, we die. If Demon Lords or Servants or anyone who actually matters shows up—" He shook his head. "We're too weak. I'm too weak. This synthesis is how I stop being weak."
"Or how you die trying," Roland said. But there was understanding in his eyes. "I get it. You're gambling. Going all-in on potential."
"I've been gambling since I was born. This is just... a bigger bet."
They sat in silence.
Finally, Burgundy spoke: "My Lord. Regardless of outcome, know this: you gave forty-seven monsters names, purpose, and meaning. You claimed us when we were nothing. That debt can never be repaid. Should you fall tomorrow, we shall carry your legacy. Build your kingdom in your memory. You will not be forgotten."
"That's morbid, Burgundy."
"I prefer 'appropriately solemn,' my Lord."
Despite everything, Sunny laughed.
They talked late into the night—about contingencies, about succession, about what Blackshore could become. Planning for both success and failure.
When everyone finally left, Sunny sat alone in the hall, reviewing his memories one last time.
Rimuru's growth. Ainz's organization. Lelouch's strategy. Senku's methodology. Shiroe's system mastery.
All of it crystallizing into one concept:
SOVEREIGN'S ARCHIVE CORE
A system that learns, grows, and compounds indefinitely.
Tomorrow, he'd try to make it real.
Tonight, he just breathed.
[END PREPARATION PERIOD]
[DAY 49 COMPLETE]
[ALL RESOURCES GATHERED]
[CONTINGENCIES PLANNED]
[MEMORIES REVIEWED]
[WILL WRITTEN]
[BURGUNDY'S ANXIETY: MAXIMUM]
[LEVIATHAN WATCHING: CONFIRMED]
[SUCCESS RATE: 54%]
[CONTINUITY DEBT: 38.9%]
[ESTIMATED POST-SYNTHESIS DEBT: 45.9% - 50.9%]
[NEXT: THE SYNTHESIS]
[OUTCOME: UNKNOWN]
[TIME UNTIL ATTEMPT: 8 HOURS]